ABOVE: STARS alumnus Jessica Nagasako poses outside Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope headquarters in 2018. As a high school student, Jessica Nagasako had always taken a keen interest in space and astronomy. So when her robotics instructor at McKinley High School...
Helelani is a 700 lb. planetary rover with a suite of cameras and instruments. The rover is developed and maintained by PISCES at UH Hilo. Last month, we were thrilled to be part of the Moon Village Association (MVA) international tele-robotics event in honor of...
STARS students used ground-penetrating radar to peek underground during a geology activity led by UH Hilo Geology Professor Elizabeth “Lis” Gallant on July 17, 2024. Our STARS alumni are shining bright after graduating our 8th annual Women’s STARS Program! Last month,...
Honolulu Community College students with their rocket on launch day. Credit: UH News A team of Honolulu Community College students who designed a high-powered rocket claimed two awards at the 2024 First Nations Launch in Wisconsin held in April. Students Angello...
Young professionals and students excited about space careers are invited to attend the 7th annual EMER-GEN program on Maui, September 15 – 17. The program provides mentorship opportunities with professionals and experts in the public, private, and NGO sectors of the...